How can I reuse or recycle plastic pill and vitamin bottles?
We’ve had an email from Aleta asking for ideas on how to reuse or recycle plastic prescription tablet and vitamin bottles/containers.
They’re usually so sturdy – and usually childproof – that ways to reuse them would be best but can they be recycled? I can’t see a number on the bottom of any of few we have lying around here – does anyone know what type of plastic they are?
Also, does anyone know if there are any schemes to reuse bottles as medicine/prescription bottles again (after sterilising or whatever)?
(Photo by Carin)
Yes I am a president of the ladies auxiliary for the american legion post 531 and we was wondering if there is a list where we can recycle pill bottles for charity . It would be greatly appreiciated.
Thank You
Cathy Daugherty
American Legion Post 531
565 Prouty Ave
Toledo, ohio 43609
Amvets Ladies Auxiliary of Hudson,MA is no longer accepting pill bottles.
I am looking for a way to donate medication bottles. In the Chicago area and coming up with little luck.
I have found that if you have medications which are less than one year old and not expired you can contact.
http://www.physiciansforpeace.org/
500 East Main Street, Suite 900, Norfolk, VA 23510. Phone: 757.625.7569.
Physicians for Peace is a registered 501 (c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 54-1532165.
What’s Needed-Cast cutters, Crutch tips ,Crutch pads, Dermatomes, Diabetes testing strips , Multivitamins, Medication with at least 12 months to expiration date, Prenatal vitamins
Ken Hudson – For more information on donating
khudson@physiciansforpeace.org
Thanks for the info Alison. Mine are empty…wonder if they can still use them? I will contact them and see.
here is the response I got from Kenneth Hudson from
http://www.physiciansforpeace.org/
“We do not accept medicine bottles as a donation nor do I know of anyone that does. Thanks”
I don’t know about recycling them, but I use Mir to hold jewelry when I travel. I can usually get rings necklaces and earrings in one pill bottle. I also spray painted some to keep on my desk to hold paper clips, pushpins, rubber bands, etc. I’m thinking about spray painting more and putting a magnet on the bottom but I can’t think what I’d use it for. If you can’t recycle, repurpose!!
@ Jackie b
Why not put the magnet on the side of the bottle and use as a pen, or other storage tub, on your fridge door!